Comparison

ANA vs iwafu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ANA

Manage your entire travel experience from booking to boarding with this comprehensive app. Check flight status, check in online, access in-flight entertainment, and track your baggage. It also offers a personalized trip timeline and digital boarding passes.

Highlights
  • Flight ticket, tour, and hotel reservations
  • Flight status checks and online check-in
  • Mobile boarding pass
  • In-flight Wi-Fi entertainment
  • Baggage tracking
  • Personalized trip timeline
  • Digital boarding pass via Apple Wallet
Features
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Thank you very much for using ANA. Press your finger against the Home screen and the My Trips screen and then swipe downward to refresh your information. If you have reserved/changed a seat or changed a flight, please refresh the reservations information. 【ANA App-Features】 ■A Single App to Take You from Reservation to Boarding With this one app, you can complete all the procedures up to boarding including flight ticket, tour and hotel reservations, flight status checks, and online check-in. ■Check the Latest Information on Your Flight and Check In On the Home screen, you can check your reservation details and the status of your flight. Furthermore, this app offers a seamless experience up to boarding, enabling you to complete online check-in, issue your mobile boarding pass, and reserve or change your seats. ■Make the Most of Our In-Flight Internet Access and Entertainment Options Connecting to our in-flight Wi-Fi not only allows you to surf the internet, but also gives you access to a fantastic range of in-flight Wi-Fi entertainment. With around 150 entertainment items to choose from, have your fill of television shows, audio programs, e-books and more. ■Use Apple Wallet to Transform Your App into a Boarding Pass If you save your Boarding Pass to Wallet, you will be able to board your flight with the pass displayed via this app. ■Passenger Guide to support your smooth boarding You'll get Assistance with your travel by "Passenger Guide" guiding timely according to the boarding scenes. ■Enjoy Reading Our In-Flight Magazine TSUBASA-GLOBAL WINGS-and Other Magazines and Newspapers Regardless of whether you are flying with us, you can view TSUBASA -GLOBAL WINGS- at anytime, anywhere. A greatly expanded lineup of other magazines and newspapers is also available to our passengers from before departure until after arrival. ■Manage your trip schedule from departure to arrival with the My Timeline feature Find spots to your liking and add events to create your very own timeline. ■Baggage Tracking (International) You can track your checked baggage. [ANA Apple Watch App – Main Features] Link the ANA App with your Apple Watch for even greater convenience. ● Put your boarding pass on your Apple Watch to board your domestic or international flight effortlessly. ● Even if you do not have any reservations, you can check your mileage and ANA Sky Coin balance on your Apple Watch.

About

iwafu

Features
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iwafu | Discover what’s happening around you in Japan, right now Open the app and explore your surroundings on the map: moments just captured nearby, conversations about local places, limited-time events, and shop coupons you can use just a short walk away. No advance searches or lengthy travel guides needed. Wherever you are, discover what’s happening there now. 【See What’s Around You】 Explore nearby posts, conversations about local places, limited-time events, coupons, and local shop information on a map centered on your location. See how far away things are and when they’re happening at a glance. 【Share What You’re Seeing】 Spot something interesting, moving, or worth sharing? Capture the moment and post it. There’s no need to perfect your photos or write a long introduction. Choose a photo from your gallery or take one directly in the app. The app automatically reads when and where it was taken, keeping your post connected to the moment. 【Start a Conversation About a Place】 Want to know how crowded a street is right now? Wondering if that restaurant still has seats available today? Choose a place and start a conversation with people nearby or those who know it well. You don’t have to be there, and you don’t need a photo. One question is enough to get people talking about a place. 【Nearby Coupons, Just a Short Walk Away】 Browse offers from nearby shops, from dining and shopping to experiences. Explore them on the map, save your favorites, and show the coupon when you visit to redeem it. Coupons from nationwide brands and local businesses across Japan are all on the same map. 【Find Limited-Time Events Nearby】 Some experiences are only around for a little while. Open the Events page to discover nearby limited-time events, sorted from closest to farthest. You can also search by region, date, category, or keyword. Check event dates, locations, and travel information, then save the events that catch your eye and plan your visit. Turn a spare moment on your trip into another reason to head out and explore. 【Six Languages, More Ways to Connect】 Available in Traditional Chinese, Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai. Even when someone posts in a different language, translation helps you understand their experiences and join conversations about local places. 【Together, Share Japan as It Happens】 Some things never make it into travel guides or search results. But when someone is there to share a moment, or willing to answer a question, the picture of Japan around you becomes a little clearer. Whether you’re visiting Japan, living there, or simply curious about what’s happening across the country, open iwafu flash to see what’s going on nearby and discover events worth making time for.

Screenshots

ANA4 screens
iwafu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ANA at #174 against iwafu's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ANA ships an update fortnightly, iwafu every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
ANA versus iwafu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterANAiwafu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAll Nippon AirwaysLE-PU TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.

Bugs and requests

ANA

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes and errors
  • Reservation information not loading properly
  • Inability to log in or access account details

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manage multiple reservations in the app
  • Integration with Apple Wallet for digital membership cards
  • Improved airport maps and gate information
  • More language support options

iwafu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ANA

No in-app purchases

None

iwafu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ANA free?
ANA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iwafu free?
iwafu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ANA or iwafu have ads?
Neither ANA nor iwafu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ANA or iwafu?
ANA ships an update fortnightly, and iwafu every 2 weeks. Most recently, ANA was updated on November 15, 2026 and iwafu on November 5, 2026.

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